Freedom of Information Act 2000 Request

Any guidance provided by the CPS to Welsh Police Forces in regards to the offence section 8 of The Health Protection Regulations 2020

Request

Please provide details of any guidance provided by the Crown Prosecution Service to police forces in Wales about what may, or may not, constitute an offence under section 8 of the The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Wales) Regulations 2020 (Restrictions on movement and gatherings during the emergency period).

Response

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) does not hold any information falling within the scope of your request.

Under section 16 of the FOI Act we have an obligation to advise what, if any, information may assist you with your request; you may find it helpful to refer to the CPS guidance below, which only relates to England Regulations.

https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/coronavirus-health-protection-coronavirus-restrictions-england-regulations-2020

Information Management Unit 020 3357 0788 IMU@cps.gov.uk